CRS Opens Nominations for 2026 Artist Humanitarian Award
Country Radio Seminar has opened nominations for the 2026 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award ahead of next year's show in March. The annual honor recognizes a Country artist whose philanthropic efforts have significantly advanced the causes they support.
Megyn Kelly To Get Her Own SiriusXM Channel
"Linear television news is dead," declared Megyn Kelly, as SiriusXM is doubling down on its relationship with the journalist and political commentator, who will now be receiving her own full-time channel with new original programs and specials debuting on November 4.
Fresno’s KMJ Feeding Families Fund Drive Hits $534K Milestone
More than 2 million meals will reach Central California families thanks to a single broadcast day. Cumulus Media Fresno’s NewsTalk 580 and 105.9 (KMJ-AM/FM) raised a record-breaking $534,917 during its 12th annual Feeding Families Fund Drive on September 19.
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Nabs Ex-FCC Media Bureau Attorney
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth has added Ryan McClafferty as Associate Attorney, bringing federal regulatory and media expertise from his prior role in the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau under former Chief Al Shuldiner.
Saga Aiming For 67% of Total Revenue To Be Digital By 2030
As Saga Communications reimagines its business model through what it calls "blended advertising," CEO Chris Forgy revealed an ambitious future vision: one where 67% of Saga's total revenue comes from digital within the next five years.
Beyond the Numbers: Redefining Sales Performance in 2025
As digital and traditional platforms merge, radio sales leaders must walk the line between short-term results and sustainable growth. This makes evaluating performance more than tracking numbers. For the best of the best, metrics matter, but context defines success.
Edison: Podcasts Now 10% of Daily Audio, Hit Apex At Work
Even with AM/FM radio seeing a major upswing in workday listening as it tries to recover its full pre-pandemic share, Edison Research's first set of data from the Q3 2025 Share of Ear Report shows podcasts carving out a clear peak of midday listening.
Women to Watch: Presleigh Bearden; Hot 94.9, Little Rock
(Charese Frugé) Presleigh Bearden is living proof that “talks too much in class” can turn into a thriving career. As an On-Air Personality and Social Media Manager with iHeartMedia, she’s heard on Hot 94.9 in Little Rock and Hot 101.9 in Fayetteville, AR.
Reasonable Accommodations, Made Reasonable
(James Bahm) This is a true account of a remote sales agent I’ll call "Matilda," whose story perfectly illustrates what happens when employers ignore the Americans with Disabilities Act - and why reasonable accommodations aren't "special treatment."
In Buffalo, 97 Rock’s 31st Make-A-Wish Radiothon Tops $300K
Cumulus Media Buffalo’s 97 Rock (WGRF) raised $312,000 for Make-A-Wish Western New York during its 31st annual radiothon. On September 28 and 29, listeners donated and bid on auction items to help grant life-changing wishes for local children facing critical illnesses.















